Aeromexico Carry-On Policy: Everything You Need to Know!

If you’re planning to travel with just a carry-on, you’ll need to be up to speed with airline carry-on policies. Specifically, the various rules and regulations each carrier has for what you can and can’t “carry on” to the plane. Each airline has different carry-on rules, so don’t just assume what works for one will work for all airlines.

If you are going to be flying Aeromexico, they have very specific guidelines for carry-on sizes, liquids, and other unique items that you may want to bring on board.

In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Aeromexico’s carry-on policy. This includes their carry-on size and weight limits, personal items, liquids, pets, prohibited items, and other rules and restrictions you should know before boarding your flight.

Aeromexico Carry-On Size & Weight Limits

Aeromexico allows one carry-on bag and one personal item onboard, with a maximum combined weight of 10 KG (22 lbs.), at no charge.

The personal item should fit under the seat in front of you, and the carry-on bag must be stowed in the overhead bin.

Aeromexico Carry-On Size

Aeromexico size requirements for a carry-on are:

• Dimensions for carry-on baggage: max. 56 x 36 x 23 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches)

If you aren’t sure what size your carry-on is, Aeromexico typically provides “size check templates” at their ticketing counters and some departure gates. But it’s too late if you wait until you get to either of these locations and have an issue.

If the bag is too big or too heavy, you’re going to have to pay a fee, so it’s always better to know your bag size and the limitations in advance.

Aeromexico Carry-On Weight Limits

Aeromexico requires your carry-on bag and personal item to weigh less than 10 kg (23 lbs.) combined. However, they don’t weigh your carry-on items before boarding, so you’re generally not going to have a problem if it’s too heavy. The weight issue applies to checked baggage more than carry-on bags since they weigh your checked bags when you check in for your flight.

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Aeromexico Restricted items for Carry-on

Before you board your flight, check the guidelines for the following items:

• Any size rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium or lithium-ion batteries. These may also be found in some MacBook Pro 15 models. Click here to check if your MacBook Pro has this issue:
• Liquid-battery-powered wheelchairs.
• Electric and gas lighters
• Smart Bags that are checked at the counter and the gate with removable batteries will be allowed on board, so long as the passenger removes the battery and carries it on their person. It is the passenger’s responsibility to remove the battery.

Aeromexico Personal Item Size

Personal items include a purse, briefcase, laptop, backpack, shopping bag, or a similar-sized item.

The following items may be brought onboard without counting toward your carry-on limit.

• Jackets or raincoats
• A bag with items bought in the duty-free area
• Rest items such as travel pillows and blankets
• Books
• Electronics such as cameras, computers, headphones, e-books, etc..
• Medical Devices
• Medications require a cold chain. They must be carried in an appropriate container and remain under your responsibility for the entire flight.

Carry-On Liquids: Aeromexico Liquids Policy

The rules for carry-on liquids are set by the TSA, EASA, and FAA. Aeromexico doesn’t have its own specific Liquids Policy, they just enforce the rules and policies of the Authorities.

• Containers with liquids and gel-like substances may hold up to 100 ml (maximum capacity must be printed on the container).
• All containers must be carried in a plastic bag (transparent, resealable, max. capacity of one liter). One bag per person.
• The bag must be presented separately at security. Take your liquids out of your carry-on baggage at the security screening point and present them separately. In exceptional cases, liquids may be opened during security checks and removed from their outer packaging.
• Liquid duty-free goods purchased at an international airport or on board an aircraft outside the EU must be transported in a tamper-proof, certified bag on connecting flights via an EU airport. The proof of purchase must be inside the bag and the bag must be sealed by the retailer.
• Medicines and special food (e.g., baby food) can be carried outside the plastic bag and must also be presented at security.

Below is a table that provides some examples of Non-solid Food and Personal Items that are considered “liquids”:

The TSA 3-1-1 Rule

Each passenger may carry liquids, gels, and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or one hundred milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels, and aerosols. Common travel items that must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule include toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, and lotion.

Any liquid that does not meet the TSA 3-1-1 rule will either have to be checked with your luggage or will be thrown away at the security checkpoint.

Here is a little video to help illustrate this:

Exceptions to this rule are certain medications and baby food/child nourishment.

Carry-On Food

There are two different scenarios about food: 

1. The food you bring with you to the airport, and
2. The food you buy at the airport after you have gone through security.

An important thing to note is the classification of liquid foods vs. solid foods.

The general rule is “If you can spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it, or pour it, then it’s considered a liquid or gel.”   This means your food may be considered a liquid and will fall under the TSA 3-1-1 liquids rule, which mandates that any liquid, gel, cream, aerosol, or paste in a carry-on must be 3.4 ounces or less, and fit in one quart-size resealable bag (only one such bag is allowed per passenger).

The TSA website advises what food can be brought with you on your flight.  This applies to food you are bringing from home through security. Once you get through security, you can bring about any food on the plane that you buy at the airport.

Aeromexico Carry-On Pet Policy

Aeromexico may not charge for your carry-on bag, but they will charge for your carry-on pet. The price depends upon the route and is charged once per flight direction.

For your cat or dog to travel with you, they must be stowed in a special carrier to be placed under the seat in front of you and shall remain your responsibility throughout the flight. The following requirements are in effect:

• Only cats and dogs are allowed in the cabin.
• The maximum weight allowed for the pet is 9 kg including the carrier or container weight.
• You can only fly with your pet in the cabin on flights with a maximum duration of 6 hours.
• Pets must be at least 8 weeks old.
• Breastfeeding animals and young animals will not be accepted.
• Pets in veterinary treatment will not be accepted.

Aeromexico Carry-On Pet Fees

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Prohibited Items and Dangerous Goods

Certain items are considered dangerous and classified as a hazardous material. Dangerous goods are prohibited from both your carry-on and checked bags on all flights. These rules are not specific to any airline and are mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency.

Items considered “dangerous goods” are prohibited under Aeromexico’s carry-on policy and include the following:

• Firearms and ammunition
• Stunning devices, mace, tear gas, and pepper spray
• Poisonous, infectious, or radioactive substances
• Sharp or pointed objects (knives, swords, cutting instruments, razors, ice skates, carpet knives, metal scissors, box cutters, or similar items) 
• Camping equipment containing flammable liquids or gasses 
• Flammable liquids, including gasoline and kerosene
• Self-balancing devices such as hoverboards, including electric skateboards, balance boards, and gravity boards
• Medical or liquid oxygen 
• Torch lighters, lighter fluid, strike-anywhere matches, and fire starters
• Wet-cell batteries

The following items are not considered “dangerous goods” and are allowed when packaged properly, by FAA regulations

• Hiking or trekking poles
• Hair dryer/Straightener
• Hair spray
• Sunscreen/bug spray
• Food as a carry-on
• Fishing hooks
• Fragile glass items

A complete list can be found on the FAA website, the TSA website, and/or the EASA website.

Aeromexico Carry-On Size and Fees

Aeromexico does not charge a fee for carry-on baggage that meets their size requirements. If your bag is too large and doesn’t meet Aeromexico’s carry-on restrictions, you may be charged a fee to gate-check it.